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Overcoming obstacles and transforming STEM education in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Overcoming obstacles and transforming STEM education in Jamaica By Zoe Sweet “All I wanted to do was make an impact that will transform the education system in Jamaica,” says Kavelle Hylton , a 2022 YLAI Fellow and founder of STEM Builders Learning Hub. She set out to prove that women can be just as focused as men.

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How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru By Jewelle Saunders “Art can transform society,” says Déborah Grández Seminario. She also wants to have an impact on the structure of the educational system in Peru, to connect with and give visibility and access to people with disabilities.

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Why being selfish is a good thing

Entrepreneurs' Organization

An energy-draining leadership flaw. It turns out, though, that being a safe and selfless self often drained my energy, creativity and productivity. Putting everyone else’s needs before mine turned out to be an easily executed but less-than-clever leadership flaw. Not adding complementary and creative skills. Here’s why.

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Creating agents of change with English language education in Argentina

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Creating agents of change with English language education in Argentina By Grace Zimlich 2022 YLAI Fellow Danila Blanco Travnicek has always been passionate about education and leading the charge of reforming the entrepreneur ecosystem in her home country of Argentina. Why do you believe that English education is so important?

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Lighting the torch of change: Youth volunteering in Haiti

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

ADIVAH is a group of youth volunteers who put their leadership into practice by serving the community. He met the organization while he was becoming an aspiring leader himself in civic training school, and grew with the organization to become one of their educators. Recuperating after a devastating earthquake. Networking in action.

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The Importance of The Narrative

Both Sides of the Table

By sophomore year I got the inspiration to hold leadership positions in the fraternity. By the end of my sophomore year I had taken on the role of education for our new freshman pledges and by the first quarter of my junior year I led the pledge class entirely. I had the experience and leadership skills. I prepared this time.

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Lessons from the Trenches: One Founder’s Candid Look at Bootstrapping

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Navigating Tough Financial Times Managing finances during this period was an exercise in frugality and creativity. Registered with both FINRA and SEC, Equifund is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and educating investors. Weren’t entrepreneurs tired of the golden handcuffs of venture capitalists and bankers?

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